en-ushttp://www.dmfoto.co.ukDarron Mark Wedding Photographer in Banbridge Northern Ireland. Offering wedding photography album design commercial and portrait photography.http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=142 For the rest of 2010 Im offering a free Home Studio* session or a £30 Argos Gift Voucher to anyone that recommends me to their friends as their wedding photographer. To receive your offer your friend must confirm their booking in 2010 and obviously let me know it was you that sent them my way. Its that simple...*Home Studio offers are strictly offered to Northern Ireland residents only. Offer must be redeemed before 20th December 2010. This offer can not be used in conjunction with any other offer or service offered or provided by Darron Mark Photography. The Offer applies only to the taking of the photographs any prints thereafter can be purchased for as little as £4.99.This offer is not endorsed by Argos Limited The Argos Logo is a trademark of Argos Limited. http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=141 I have again removed and added new sizes to the prints range on the website this is due in part to the nature of my standardised cropping. Images are taken on a high end SLR camera and are subject to a cropping ratio of 3x2. This usually results in a nice fit to most standard frames that you may have purchased on the high street regrettably this does not happen for the popular 10x8 frame as the cropping can sometimes be shall we say brutal. Therefore Ive removed the product from the online store.I have however added a 9x6 12x8 and a 15x10 which all conform to the SLR scop of a 3x2 ratio.If you have any questions or concerns please dont hesitate to contact me. http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=138Ive just finished putting the company up on a review website (dont know if thats a good thing or not) but hey if people have bad things to say then I hope they feel they can say them to me directly or through this site. Though Im hoping it will be good stuff they saySo if youve had occasion to use my services then please feel free to leave me a review on this Northern Ireland based Business Review site.http:lookaly.compdarron-mark-photography-banbridgehttp://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=137 This year Ill be introducing the publication of wedding images on my DMFoto Fan Page on Facebook for those that Opt-In for this.There will be no charge for this and the images will go live 30 days after the wedding has taken place (giving you a chance to get your album pictures sorted before anyone else has a chance to see them). The images will however be watermarked and not of print quality resolution as its just an opportunity for you to show all your Facebook friends and family that couldnt make it your wedding images.You will need to become a Fan of the page and obviously registered on Facebook for it to be effective otherwise tagging wont work.For those that have already booked or had their wedding already who wish to avail of this Free service please let me know. http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=136 Why change (Understanding aspect ratios)Just like your TV different cameras have different aspect ratios and as such we sell prints to accommodate them. For example if you’re ordering standard print sizes using images taken with a compact digital camera then 6”x4.5” prints are your best option. Whereas 6”x4” prints are the best size when ordering images taken with a digital SLR.Compact Digital CamerasMost compact cameras have an aspect ratio of 4:3 so 6”x4.5” prints are the best size to orderDigital SLR CamerasMost digital SLR cameras have an aspect ratio of 3:2 and so 6”x4” is the best size to orderChoosing the correct size prints means you can avoid having your image cropped or seeing a white border around your photo. This is shown in the example below which was taken on a digital SLR camera.A 6”x4.5” print means some of this photo would be croppedA 6”x4” print avoids cropping any part of this photo http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=134Ive been on Facebook for a while now and would like to promote the glamour side of the business online so if your interested in a calander shoot or something a little more risky then feel free to come see my work (and become a fan) on Facebook:   DM Foto.co.uk on Facebook http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=133 A new way to interactive with me has been added to the website in the shape of an interactive live feed using Googles Chat system (look on the left hand side of the screen). I love technology I guess thats why Ive taken to digital photography so readily so using something like live chat will allow you to ask questions about your wedding portrait session or simples thing like using this site.Ive been asked why I dont have an email address on my site well the simple answer is - SPAM. Having a website that displays your email address only increases the amount of spam your likely to recieve hence the remove of my address from the site. Rest assured all submissions via the online form do come straight to me and are answered as promptly as if they were received as a normal email. However being a Blackberry user (mobile phone brand) there is little in the way of filtering of emails and since Ive removed my email address from my site Ive reduced the spam emails from over 300 a day to just 20.The flip side to this is that youve to do a little bit more to get in touch this is why Ive added the chat facility to speed things up.Feel free to use it when Im online however if Im not about you can always get hold of me in the usual manner by visiting my Contact Us page.Ive also added this little feature so that you know exactly where I am should you have a problem finding me. It feeds live information from my GPS to the internet so that you can meet up with me. http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=132 Im pleased to announce that DM Foto (me) won an award for the Feel The Energy photography competition.  Im still trying to find out what the position was but since Ive only received the notification today Ive had little time to find out.The competition was to submit an image that would convey the feeling of energy for Dundalk County Council (dundalk.ie) Id therefore submitted my Wind Turbine shot taken on top of the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the Dublin Road in Dundalk.Anyway Ill be cashing the cheque in the morning and Ill try and find out more about where the photograph came in the scheme of things.UPDATE:  Well I found out a little bit more basically just by digging through as many archives as I could find and the competition was judged last September by local photographers in Dundalk.  There were 12 competition winners each receiving euro;100 each but no overall winner as that wasnt how it was formatted.  Anyway my only hope is that there werent only 12 entrants.  None-the-less a win is a win http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=131 Panorama of The Old Mill on CleVR.comIve been experimenting with new hosting companies that allow my clients to publish 360 photography tours online thus far I find that CleVR.com has produced the easiest and most comprehensive solution.  Therefore it is with great pleasure that I can announce that Im now in the 360 Virtual Tour Industry.The cost of this new service is £80 per 360 (including the hosting) £200 for 5 and £350 for 10.If you would like to have your commercial property hotel or exhibition visualised with a 360 online tour then please contact me for further details. http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=129 Im currently working in the Banbridge Rathfriland area delivering outstanding wall art for my home studio customers who have taken me up on my offer of doing their Studio Style photography in the comfort of their own home.The solution is simple I come to your home set up and do the shoot and then return in a few days with the proofs from your home studio session so that you can choose which one you like the most.At that point you can decide whether or not you want a framed print (with a choice of 3 outstanding frames to choose from all professionally mounted) or a canvas and whether or not you want it in colour or black and white or any other special effects.Then when your ready Ill come back with your finished picture.For further information please see my home studio page to find out more... http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=128 DM Foto had the privilege of being the official photographer for the Newtownbreda High School Reunion at the La Mon Hotel and Country Club in Castlereagh. Former students and teachers gathered for their 30th Anniversary of leaving and celebrated together at a well attended evening of fun and disco.  Images are available on the website (click here) and can be downloaded for free or ordered prints can be purchased and delivered to your door. Remember that DM Foto can call to your home to arrange a superb Home Studio experience to capture the family to create a great piece of wall art. http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=127 I had a fantastic day yesterday in the company of the residents and visitors of Newry for the St. Patricks day celebrations.  The City was packed with street traders bands entertainers and obviously visitors from far and wide.  The weather was fantastic (for this time of year well for any time of year for Northern Ireland) and the atmosphere was buzzing. From an 8.30am start I started photographing the street traders and then as the day progressed I had an abundance of people to choose from for photographing.  The results of which are available here if you were spotted and would like to purchase an image please feel free to use our interactive on-line payment system.   Were also offering you the chance to get your home studio session for half price in the month of March (normally £50 now only £25) if you were in one of the shots from the day. http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=126 Held at the not long refurbished Whistledown Hotel in Warrenpoint the Rostrevor Equestrian Centre hosted a fantastic charity ball in aid of the NSPCC.  Deirdre Daly and her daughter Chloe took the initiative to organise such an event following the recent court case of Baby P. DM Foto were asked to attend to record the event so that those who were there could quickly have their photos taken whilst wearing their fantastic dresses and the ladies looked outstanding. Any proceeds from the images bought from the evening we will be donating 50% to the NSPCC so make sure to order as many copies as you can to show off to your friends and family. We even donated a studio session and cant wait to find out who won To view the images please click here... http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=125 Weve now added more for your money in our Wedding Package range to cater more for those who are on a tight budget.  We all see on the news how the recession and the credit crunch are affecting our daily lives and we understand that people have to save money and are therefore having to cut costs on one of the most important days of their lives.So weve introduced an enhanced package of products that wont mean you have to to scrimp on the essentials.All our packages include an A3 sized wedding album of their special day... With a host of other items to choose from too.To find out more please click on our wedding section where youll find full details of what we have to offer. http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=124We were honoured to be asked along to take photos of the Dromore Amateur Youth Football Club’s Christmas Cracker football tournament. The children were playing against each other and some amazing skills were on show despite their age there were some outstanding performances.Images are viewable by clicking here however due to the age of those attending a password is required for Child Protection reasons. Please contact the club for the password.http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=121 Weve added a blog system to our website it provides our clients and interested parties information on what were up to and where were going to be at any particular time. Its a little less formal and details some of the activities can be found there.It just gives you a little idea of what its all about and the trials and tribulations of working in the photography sector.Link to the DM Foto Blog: http:www.dmfoto.wordpress.com http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=119A3 Personalised PhotobookOur books just got bigger. From our standard A4 sized books were now able to produce a larger format wedding album with a personalised wedding image from your wedding as part of the cover. We can even write on the spines...Cover detailsHard cover you personalise with your own photos and title14 different cover designs to choose fromAdd 1-3 photos per coverOption to add own text to the spineLong lasting perfect bound with gloss finishPage detailsPrinted on 170gsm gloss paperFrom 26 to 100 pages holding up to 900 photos From 1 to 9 photos per page Choose your font style and colour to match your design ideahttp://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=117 Think your fitWork out in the gymEat healthilyAlways checking out the latest labels...and think you have what it takes to be a model.. We’re planning our next modelling competition only this time its for “The Lads..” If your interested in getting into the modelling profession and have that male model look then contact us today to be kept up to date on when our next competition is going to be held. http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=114 Nuala McKeever will be hosting the 2nd Corrymeela Fashion Show tonight at the La Mon Hotel Castlereagh. With over 500 attendees it promises to be a fantastic evening with proceeds going to the Corrymeela Community.The Corrymeela Community currently has 150 members and over 5000friends and supporters throughout the world.  Many Corrymeela membersare active in a wide variety of peace and reconciliation activity andsome have created their own training agencies involved in conflicttransformation work.   Corrymeela works throughout NorthernIreland and beyond developing and delivering focused communityrelations work through single-identity cross-community andcross-border community and residentially based programmes.  Each yearover 6000 participants take part in programmes at the CorrymeelaBallycastle Centre which has facilities for over 100 residents in 3units.  This work can be categorised under 5 strands:   Schools work which seeks to address community relations issues often through citizenship Family work providing respite and development work with groups. Faith and Life seeking to support individuals and churchcommunities in their journey of faith and to support encounter withdifferent traditions Youth work primarily focused on marginalised young people. Community work looking at issues of inter-community relations both on a single identity and a cross community basis   Compare: Comedian - Nuala McKeeverVenue: La Mon HotelWebsite: www.corrymeela.orgImages from the evening: Gallery http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=113 It wasnt 4 weddings but it was 4 brides and a groom.. We were involved in a Product Photography shoot to promote the new bridal wear company based in Newry. Pauline Lennons the proprietor of the company and wed like to thank her for her assistance in selecting the dresses used for the shoot.All the make-up was done by Shelley a Belfast based Make-Up Artist who weve worked with in the past. When it comes to Make-Up we only ever have one call to make and thats to Shelley.Absolute-Limo also stepped up by providing their flagship vehicle the Chrysler C300 Limousine which is the perfect choice for any bridal party to arrive at the church on time (or late if you want to be traditional).Models for the day were Jenna Liggett and Joe McGlinchey who did an outstanding job as being the groom to four brides. Shelley also didnt pass up on the chance to be a model also Paulines daughters; Sinead and Leanne who are also soon to be married so it was a bit of a dress rehearsal for them.Direct link to the images: My Day Bridal Wear http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=112 DM Foto.co.uk have had the pleasure of assisting Shelley Armstrong in her new portfolio. Shelley is a professional Make-Up Artist (MUA) who had the unfortunate experience of losing her images from previous works on her computer which crashed. Which we were only too pleased to help replace.If your getting married or work in the media and need a great MUA then DM Foto give Shelley our full backing as her attention to detail is second only to ours.To see samples of her work click here.Visit Shelleys online profile on Folio32.com. http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=108 Were offering free shipping on all products till the end of the month. Just enter the word shippingmar when you place your order. To see our other offers please click here to find details of the offers for the current month. http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=107 Have you ever wanted something a little different something nobody else has Well what about your child on a 110x47cm canvas and their name in photos It makes the perfect wall art and your friends and family will be amazed at the quality. We can take your existing personal photos and incorporate those into a panoramic canvas that captures the growing years on a high quality stretched canvas.Various colour outputs are available but if you fancy something a little more focused then bring them down to the studio and let us do the work for you. http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=106 Details of our extensive range of products are now available online. If you want something a little different such as our extensive glass products such as these below:Our Highly decorative Glass Cube will dazzleOur dazzling Glass Cube will look stunning in any home With your personal image the high quality etched glass finish will lock away memories forever and will be ideal gift for any occasion.Sleek and Stylish designThe modern contemporary look of the Glass Classic will fit all occasions and is an ideal gift for friends and family available in both landscape and portrait.Keep your desk clean tidy as well as looking greatThe handy Glass Paperweight will look stunning on any desk; the personalised image will store fondest memories of loved ones as well as keeping you desk free from clutter.Place your loved ones in the limelightLet that someone special light up your life by the way of our personalised etched glass keyring with LED light. Personal Romantic heart shaped keyringThe fantastic Heart Keyring will lock away your most beloved memories occasions and will be a wonderful gift to any loved one. http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=102 Ever felt youd like to get into the modelling business Been told by friends and family that you might just have what it takes to be a model Why not come down and have a few shots taken for Half Price..What is the cost..Its £40 its at a low cost because our photographers need to practice to improve their skills and you will need the experiance of working within a confined space learning to make a pose as natural as possible.What do I get from it..You will receive a copy of the original photography images on CD within a couple of days of your studio session and a password protected link within this site to purchase the post production images that have been worked on by our team with a further discount on those images of 10%. Youll also get a 10x8 print of your choosing.What will you do with the photos you have taken of meAs with any studio shoot being used for portfolio work you will have the rights to do anything you wish with your images royalty free. We too will also have the rights to use your images for promotion of our services or sale as stock photos for any other use. You will be required to sign a model release form.What are modelling agencies looking forThe vast majority of modelling agencies are looking for females to be typically over 5.7 and males 5.11 you will have to submit a natural face photo and a full length body shot along with your date of birth. You will need your hair and make-up as natural as possible as this tends to be styled for any particular shoot your commissioned for.Do you recommend any particular agenciesNo were a professional studio dealing in commercial wedding and portrait photography. Your time with us will be purely be to help us work with various lighting and lens techniques to help us with our work.Whats the minimum age your looking forWell everybody needs clothes kids and adults alike but were only interested in working with adults over the age of 18 if you look younger your going to be asked for proof of ID when you arrive so bring it with you.What do I need to do nextClick on the CONTACT US tell us a little about yourself and if you have any links to profiles that you might already have online (lets face it were all online somewhere) then that would be helpful too. Well then get in touch with you to arrange a session and yes you can bring your MumFriend along too.We look forward to seeing your applications soon.(Valid until March 31st 2008) http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=105 DM Foto.co.uk has been selected from hundreds of other images for best images for Jan 08 on Photoboxs website. To see it listed visit the link below: http:www.facebook.comalbum.phpaid27442id8411712370 http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=104DM Foto.co.uk are proud to announce our partnership with Framed a quality framers in Banbridge County Down. They offer an excellent framing service with a long established history in the framing industry. They have the ability to provide you with the perfect fram and mount for your image. Mounting your image within the frame stops the photo sticking to the glass which is common after a number of years hanging on the wall. This will eventually destroy that most treasured image which framing was meant to preserve. Framed on Rathfriland Street Banbridge will also give you 10% discount when youve had your studio photo produced by DM Foto.co.uk. Contact Us today to find out more... DM Foto.co.uk always going that little extra to ensure you get the best from your studio session...http://www.dmfoto.co.uk/news_details.php?id=101Okay weve done it weve taken it up a level.. Were finally going pro in terms of presentation reproduction and how we operate. For customers who want their friends and family to have a look at the results from their studio session we have a new secure area. New products are being added on a weekly basis so if there is a print format that your after and you dont see it get in touch and well try and add it for you. Our team here will be doing its best to keep you up to date on availability and new products being listed. EditorDM Foto.co.uk